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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Research Scientist) - Fraud
Remote
Market range (est.) $120k–$245k
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About this role
Join Plaid as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to lead research in fraud detection using advanced machine learning techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance financial security.
Description
Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use.
Responsibilities
- Research and prototype state-of-the-art approaches across graph machine learning, sequential modeling, and multimodal learning to build next-generation fraud detection capabilities.
- Own and execute a research roadmap that translates innovative ideas and prototypes into production solutions with measurable product and customer impact.
- Publish and share applied research while collaborating with a highly skilled, cross-functional team across Data, Product, and Engineering.
- Leverage Plaid’s network-level financial data to uncover insights and develop solutions that help hundreds of millions of consumers achieve greater financial freedom.
Requirements
- PhD in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field strongly preferred. Candidates without a PhD may be considered with equivalent research experience, such as significant publications, patents, or widely adopted research contributions in relevant fields.
- 2–4+ years of relevant industry or research lab experience, ideally post-PhD, with demonstrated research leadership and a track record of translating innovative research into measurable product or business impact.
- Demonstrated scientific rigor, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex research findings.
- Strong proficiency in Python and experience building high-quality research prototypes that can inform or transition into production systems.
Conditions & Benefits
- Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered.
- Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Job Details
Market range (est.)$120k–$245k
LocationRemote
AI Score★★★★★★★★☆☆ 8/10
PostedSep 21, 2026 (1d ago)
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Tech Stack
Machine LearningPythonGraph Neural NetworksTransformer-based models
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